EPISODE THIRTY
Preventing Loneliness in Leadership
SUMMARY
An appropriate topic for James Rule to discuss having branded this podcast The Lonely Leader. In this episode he shares eight steps that every leader can utilise to prevent succumbing to the loneliness and isolation of leadership.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
Too many leaders experience loneliness and isolation in their role but it does not have to be this way.
Two major reasons are the fear of exposing a skill gap and fear of expressing any form of vulnerability. As a consequence leaders internalise pressure which compromises performance or health
Whatever it is you want to excel at find somebody who can mentor you, share their wisdom and accelerate your learning.
Guard against becoming insular and focussing only on your job. Maintain perspective by remaining connected to loved ones, friends and hobbies.
ABOUT THE HOST
James Rule is an experienced mentor, coach and thought leader who works with a range of clients from FTSE 100 companies, SME´s the NHS and wider public and not for profit sectors.
His twenty year career in elite sport initially as a professional rugby player but predominantly as a chief executive has given him an invaluable insight in managing the success, failures and pressures associated with leadership at the highest level.
As a high performance coach James specialises in enhancing resilience and leadership development. He is a passionate advocate of the notion that to find lasting fulfilment we need to take a holistic view of high performance and create it in both our professional roles and personal lives.
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